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[flyster]

ace226 hugs momma!

[flyster]

Aug 15, 2015 8:36:14 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Today DS is 6 months old. There will be cake I won't let him eat. I might strip him down and give him some sweet potato to play with. There is a pharmacy at the mall with a baby scale and since 6 month check ups aren't a thing here (just shots), we'll do unofficial measurements.

That's weird, do you just see a NP? They don't weight them or anything? When is your next apt? 

[aggiebug]

Hugs ace226 that was me this week. Can't you get out of the house, or send everyone away? Being away from DD and H made a huge difference. No matter how helpful H is when he gets home I am still "on the job" and I can't really relax mentally. I also realized that introvert me needs to recharge away from the baby, even though it isn't a typical social interaction. I hope you get a recharge soon.

[aggiebug]

@holachica yep I have 2 sets of pasta attachments for my kitchen and and I love them. If I just got one I would get the roller (lasagna, fettuccine, spaghetti) and not the extruder which does the tubed pasta. I also love love love my pasta cookbook.

[mishka29]

Both kids napping at the same time!!!!! Usually on the weekends LO goes down, then as soon as we put DD1 to bed, LO wakes. When DD1 wakes from her nap, LO needs another one. Ugh.

Morning at the splash pad was fun!

[ace226]

Aug 15, 2015 12:15:18 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

Hugs ace226 that was me this week. Can't you get out of the house, or send everyone away? Being away from DD and H made a huge difference. No matter how helpful H is when he gets home I am still "on the job" and I can't really relax mentally. I also realized that introvert me needs to recharge away from the baby, even though it isn't a typical social interaction. I hope you get a recharge soon.

That might be good. I'll have to try that:) thank you!

[WittyLittle]

7.30pm just put jake to sleep in his own room for thefirst night time aleep. No crying so far but a wholw seranade of gagagagabababaheeeeeeeeeebabababababa. This kid is not going down without a dight tonight

[psychobutthead]

I think studying is never goi g to happen at this point. What was I thinking going back to school?

Those noodles look amazing btw! Can you teach me to be a badass adult like you?

[ace226]

mumomma13 I feel you. And anything I wear has to have at least cap sleeves and hit at the knee which limits things a little more. If I had the money I'd hit up the Shabby Apple because they have super cute skirts and dresses.
Quite honestly most of my shopping is done at Ross/TJ Maxx but I haven't done a lot of shopping lately other than for gym clothes. I'm just praying for the weather to cool so I have more clothing options from my existing wardrobe!

[seamonster]

Aug 15, 2015 12:06:36 GMT -5 flyster said:

Aug 15, 2015 8:36:14 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Today DS is 6 months old. There will be cake I won't let him eat. I might strip him down and give him some sweet potato to play with. There is a pharmacy at the mall with a baby scale and since 6 month check ups aren't a thing here (just shots), we'll do unofficial measurements.

That's weird, do you just see a NP? They don't weight them or anything? When is your next apt? 

Developmental check ups are done by the public health nurse the day after you go home from the hospital, 4 months, 8 months, and 1 year. GP does a check up at 2 weeks and does all your vaccines, but none of the development checks. We'll see the public health nurse at 7 and 8 months, with the 7 month visit a weight check since he had trouble gaining weight for the first month at daycare to make sure he's staying on his new curve.

[seamonster]

Aug 15, 2015 12:17:39 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

@holachica yep I have 2 sets of pasta attachments for my kitchen and and I love them. If I just got one I would get the roller (lasagna, fettuccine, spaghetti) and not the extruder which does the tubed pasta. I also love love love my pasta cookbook.

I want a roller so I don't have to roll out by hand. I bought a new ravioli cutter, but it will be a while before I use it.

[WittyLittle]

Huh. Im so confused. That went completely drama free. He complained a bit and then rolled over and snoozed off to sleep. Dh feels like we're abandoning him. Poor guy.

[GeekBeagle]

ace226 Hugs!

mumomma13 I know how you feel. The things I got PP I bought at Target, Old Navy, Kohl's and TJ Maxx. The Old Navy jeans I got fit in store, but as soon as I wore them they stretched out way too much that I can't even wear them anymore, so that was a waste of money. I'm trying not to buy anything else for a while to see where my weight ends up.

[seamonster]

Aug 15, 2015 12:49:02 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Tell me where you shop friends. I hate to put this out there, but I am L or XL shirt and probably 12 or 14 in pants PP. I can't find anything that looks age appropriate. Like it looks old.

I like NY & Co. I love dresses from J Crew. You're still in normal (not plus) sizes, but may need to order if the selection of sizes isn't there in store.

[osumegs]

Aug 15, 2015 12:49:02 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Tell me where you shop friends. I hate to put this out there, but I am L or XL shirt and probably 12 or 14 in pants PP. I can't find anything that looks age appropriate. Like it looks old.

You sound like you're similar in size to me. I usually shop at banana (only when on sale) or loft. I also have had a ton of luck with nordstrom lately.

It should be noted, however, that everything I buy is more "classic" and not at all trendy. So probably old ladyish clothes!

[osumegs]

Aug 15, 2015 13:24:29 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

Huh. Im so confused. That went completely drama free. He complained a bit and then rolled over and snoozed off to sleep. Dh feels like we're abandoning him. Poor guy.

Your husband is so sweet about this! I love it . Hopefully the night continues drama free.

[mrsclark731]

Aug 15, 2015 12:46:54 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Finding clothes that fit PP makes me want to cry. Like, I might actually cry in the mall. I haven't bought one item.

+1

I have like two outfits that aren't yoga pants and tshirts. Every time I've tried shopping I get disgusted and leave. I'm getting there...but my new goal is to be close to pre-pregnancy weight by mid October. We have a very fancy black tie wedding in the city.

Great suggestions, everyone! My sister also recommended Kohls and Old Navy.

We are all beautiful mothers, no matter size, shape, color

[flyster]

Aug 15, 2015 13:19:03 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Aug 15, 2015 12:06:36 GMT -5 flyster said:

That's weird, do you just see a NP? They don't weight them or anything? When is your next apt? 

Developmental check ups are done by the public health nurse the day after you go home from the hospital, 4 months, 8 months, and 1 year. GP does a check up at 2 weeks and does all your vaccines, but none of the development checks. We'll see the public health nurse at 7 and 8 months, with the 7 month visit a weight check since he had trouble gaining weight for the first month at daycare to make sure he's staying on his new curve.

huh, thats interesting. Where do you guys live again? Public nurse is not even a thing here .

[flyster]

Aug 15, 2015 14:06:39 GMT -5 mrsclark731 said:

Aug 15, 2015 12:46:54 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Finding clothes that fit PP makes me want to cry. Like, I might actually cry in the mall. I haven't bought one item.

+1

I have like two outfits that aren't yoga pants and tshirts. Every time I've tried shopping I get disgusted and leave. I'm getting there...but my new goal is to be close to pre-pregnancy weight by mid October. We have a very fancy black tie wedding in the city.

Great suggestions, everyone! My sister also recommended Kohls and Old Navy.

We are all beautiful mothers, no matter size, shape, color

I bit the bullet at about 2 months pp and was hoping to only be in those jeans for a few months. 4 months later, I'm eating a burger and fries right now, still up 30 pounds and like 3 jean sizes.

Gap jeans worked well for me, and Ann Taylor for work clothes.  I got all my stuff at the outlets so I didn't have to pay too much.

[cougarette]

ace226 Hugs! You are doing an awesome job!

My mom told me that she did all 3 while we were growing up - sahm, worked full time, and worked part time/home part time - and none of them was easy. Each option has its pros and cons.

I like aggie's suggestion of having dad, grandma, whoever, watch lo while you take time for yourself. Take a hot bubble bath, go to target, go to target to get bubble bath and then draw said bath when you get home. Pick up wine at target too and enjoy that in the tub. You know what I mean.

[flyster]

Aug 15, 2015 12:49:02 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Tell me where you shop friends. I hate to put this out there, but I am L or XL shirt and probably 12 or 14 in pants PP. I can't find anything that looks age appropriate. Like it looks old.

Per my previous, I'm same sizes as you pretty much right now. Was a small/medium shirt and 8 pants pre partum.

[mishka29]

Aug 15, 2015 13:24:29 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

Huh. Im so confused. That went completely drama free. He complained a bit and then rolled over and snoozed off to sleep. Dh feels like we're abandoning him. Poor guy.

Sorry to be an ass but I laughed. What a drama llama!  The fact that it went so well should be a sure sign that Jake was ready for his own space. 

My DH is super overprotective as well. Sometimes it's funny but other times just frustrating.  

[seamonster]

Aug 15, 2015 14:16:29 GMT -5 flyster said:

Aug 15, 2015 13:19:03 GMT -5 seamonster said:

Developmental check ups are done by the public health nurse the day after you go home from the hospital, 4 months, 8 months, and 1 year. GP does a check up at 2 weeks and does all your vaccines, but none of the development checks. We'll see the public health nurse at 7 and 8 months, with the 7 month visit a weight check since he had trouble gaining weight for the first month at daycare to make sure he's staying on his new curve.

huh, thats interesting. Where do you guys live again? Public nurse is not even a thing here .

We're in Ireland.

[WittyLittle]

Aug 15, 2015 14:27:34 GMT -5 mishka29 said:

Aug 15, 2015 13:24:29 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

Huh. Im so confused. That went completely drama free. He complained a bit and then rolled over and snoozed off to sleep. Dh feels like we're abandoning him. Poor guy.

Sorry to be an ass but I laughed. What a drama llama!  The fact that it went so well should be a sure sign that Jake was ready for his own space. 

My DH is super overprotective as well. Sometimes it's funny but other times just frustrating.  

Hehe i laughed too. Jake did wake up and started crying and we ended up giving him his dummy and he was out cold. i think dh was 1 minute away from saying lets forget it he's hilarious!

[WittyLittle]

Aug 15, 2015 12:49:02 GMT -5 mumomma13 said:

Tell me where you shop friends. I hate to put this out there, but I am L or XL shirt and probably 12 or 14 in pants PP. I can't find anything that looks age appropriate. Like it looks old.

H&M is my best friend at the moment. They have a lot of A-line dresses and skirts to hide my mum-tum, and the prices are nice so I don't mind buying clothes that I hope are too big for me soon. They won't be... but I like to dream I know what you mean with age appropriate... it's either teeny fashion or old people clothes. A friend of mine started a blog once, 'what moms wear' . I need to look that up and see if she kept it up. 

[aggiebug]

So my ILs are stuck in Dallas due to this air traffic control cluster that is happening over DC. I am, for once, kind of bummed. With DD's baptism scheduled for tomorrow there is talk of rescheduling it and I don't want to do that.


Buuut this also means I have a feast of food for twice as many people as we currently have at our house so who wants to join? Lol.

[WittyLittle]

Hugs ace226 sorry i didn't see your post at first. Your words hit home. I've been very lonely lately too. Its not been helping my mood, though it comes in waves. Im glad we have you here too!

[WittyLittle]

Aug 15, 2015 16:11:50 GMT -5 aggiebug said:

So my ILs are stuck in Dallas due to this air traffic control cluster that is happening over DC. I am, for once, kind of bummed. With DD's baptism scheduled for tomorrow there is talk of rescheduling it and I don't want to do that.


Buuut this also means I have a feast of food for twice as many people as we currently have at our house so who wants to join? Lol.

Meeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Sorrg though:( that sucks. i hope a miracle happens and the day is saved tomorrow. Fingers crossed

[pitdigger]

We busted out G's 6 month present a couple days early: an inflatable splash pool. He appeared to think it the best thing ever.

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Hugs ace226. It can be hard and isolating. Other people's attitudes are often really patronizing and infuriating. I agree on the importance of time for yourself. But maybe time for yourself to do something that you really enjoy and are good at (or want to be good at) would be particularly helpful. I feel like similar satisfaction and sense of accomplishment can come from "hobbies." (Quoted because I hate the implied inconsequence of the word hobby). I'm trying to find what time and options I have for that sort of thing.